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Free NHS flu vaccination clinics available across Devon

It’s not too late to have your free NHS flu vaccination to protect yourself and your loved ones this winter.

Due to the current increase in the rates of flu and other respiratory infections, extra drop-in clinics are running for those eligible to get their free NHS...

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Plymouth most likely to take time off work due to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Suffering from SAD? Dropping temperatures, and darker nights can often mean we experience low moods, and a lack of energy, but could we actually be suffering from a seasonal form of depression?

Seasonal Affective disorder is more common in Plymouth than you might think. New research from AO.com has found that 29% of people in Plymouth have suffered from SAD, and a third (33%) in the...

Devon cataract patients to get follow-up appointments nearer to home

Cataract patients in Devon are to get post-operation follow-up appointments nearer to home, thanks to a new arrangement between Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre and Primary Eyecare Devon.

At present, patients who have had cataract surgery at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre must return to the hospital for their post-operation follow-ups. In the new arrangement with Primary Eyecare Devon,...

Don’t let gardening be the reason your operation is cancelled

Autumn is a busy time in the garden, when we enjoy what we have sown and begin to think about tidying up before the winter. With clearing, digging and picking (especially soft fruit with sharp thorns!) there is always the risk of the odd small injury, but did you know that a scratch or scrape could potentially lead to your operation being cancelled?

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Raising awareness of modern-day loneliness in Plymouth

A new initiative is being launched in Plymouth this month to raise awareness of modern-day loneliness. Sisters Jennifer Hamer and Carolyn Campbell, who are running the campaign, are concerned about the impact loneliness can have on people’s mental health when working from home.

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“Working from home can be great for work-life balance but it can be very lonely. It can...

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NHS Resolution 2018/19 Report - Clinical Negligence Claims Remain Steady Despite Rising Activity

Despite the Conservative government constantly pledging fresh funding and investment for the NHS, this nation’s public health service continues to struggle to cope with the demands placed upon it.

This issue has been covered by a new report commissioned by the NHS Providers, and it found that 91% of senior officials in the sector don’t feel that there hasn’t been enough public debate...

Learn how to Restart a Heart with St John Ambulance in Devon

St John Ambulance volunteers in Devon will teach the public how to save lives this month, as part of the 2019 Restart A Heart campaign.

At a series of free sessions, people can learn how to help someone who has gone into cardiac arrest, via practical information on how to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and deliver shocks to the heart with a defibrillator.

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Seven top exercise tips to keep arthritis at bay

This week is National Arthritis Week, and experts at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre have 7 top exercise tips to help keep arthritis at bay.

One in six of us experiences joint pain every day. It can make day-to-day tasks, like brushing your teeth, making a cup of tea or getting a good night’s sleep really difficult.

Aside from the physical frustrations that it can cause, the...

Make your Memory Foam Mattress Cooler with These Simple Tips

It’s great that you already bought a memory foam mattress , but it seems like you are having problems with it. Memory foam mattresses are very comfortable to use and they provide a wide range of health benefits as well. However, this type of mattress has its drawbacks.

The most notable problem of memory foam mattresses is its ability to hold onto heat. It means that the mattress itself...

More than one million stroke survivors live in fear of having another stroke

More than one million stroke survivors (89%) live in fear of having another stroke and are scared to go out alone (79%), leaving them afraid for their recovery (79%) in the aftermath of their stroke, according to a leading national charity. The Stroke Association’s startling new findings show how people’s recoveries are under threat from fear itself.

The charity’s latest research (of...

Plymouth hospital tackles flu

A popular Plymouth hospital has pledged to tackle flu this winter.

All 180 members of staff at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre – both clinical and administrative – have been given the offer of a free flu vaccination, and patients and visitors are being encouraged to get vaccinated before they visit the hospital.

“If you’re due for surgery it is safe to have your flu jab...

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